FUNABASHI   03 May 2024
 
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Race 1 1200m

Track: AW      

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes for a tricky map. It is reasonable to assume a slick tempo over this sprint course. FALCON VEGA (2) finished in fourth last start over 1200m at this track, an improvement on his sixth on debut at this track the run before. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. NIGHT RAINBOW (5) returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1500m at this track. No surprise if he was able to get off the mark. BE VIVO (3) turned in a moderate run over this journey last time out, settling out the back and failing to feature when eighth. Likely improver with strong prospects. ALA HO LA DAN (1) ran a fair race on debut last time out, finishing fifth over 1200m at this track on April 14. Fitter and is among the chances.
1 5 ALA HO LA DAN
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Jumped at big odds at debut, 5th of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Goodman with 56kg at $34.20. That race experience to prove invaluable.
1
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, White cap
2 64 FALCON VEGA
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 10 len behind Klingler carrying 55kg at $15.10. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Goodman with 56kg at $15.40. Capable of a strong showing.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 6x978 BE VIVO
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Zwei Kampf with 56kg at $212.20. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 19 len behind Shishamono Tarumae with 56kg at $71.70. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn’t hurt.
3
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x8650 PRESTO SNIPER
MASARU TAMAI
3YO  DK B  COLT 53.0KG

Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Ohi on March 18 over 1400m, 23 len behind Golden Crown with 53kg at $244.60. Before that 5th of 10 at Ohi on February 26 over 1400m, 14 len behind Into The Star carrying 53kg at $46. Prefer in something a bit easier.
4
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 6756x NIGHT RAINBOW
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track January 19 over 1500m, 8 len behind Gaia Express with 56kg at $71.70. On debut ran last in a small field at this track October 27 over 1500m, 39 len behind Best Field with 55kg at $52.30. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
5
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 9 MY LOVE HOSEI
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At debut, 9th of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Goodman carrying 54kg at $15.90. Capable of plenty of improvement.
6
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light green cap
7 BIG THUNDER
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

First-starter by Thunder Snow out of A Shin Level High. Sure to be better for this outing.
7
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 BARI FLAVOR
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

First-starter by Epicharis out of Star Rose. Likely to need the run.
8
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 TOPIARY GARDEN
HIROSHI YAUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

First-starter by Espoir City out of Topiary. Betting the best guide.
9
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Hot pink cap
10 78587 MARCO STAR
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Goodman with 56kg at $180.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 15 len behind Klingler carrying 56kg at $53.40. Has the ability to take this out.
10
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap